Senior Software Engineer - Windows Apps (Med Device)

firstPRO US; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO US is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in a hybrid role based in Andover, MA. The candidate will lead architecture, design, development, and testing of product software, driving process improvements to boost efficiency, quality, and cost effectiveness.

You will collaborate with engineers and testers across all phases, design robust architectures, implement maintainable code, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with FDA and internal SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE or related field or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree in CS or EE preferred.
• 5–8 years in software design, analysis, troubleshooting; or 3–6 with a Master’s.
• Strong Windows app development and debugging in Windows environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software across all development phases.
• Design and develop software architectures; deliver well-tested, maintainable code.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software defects independently.
• Provide technical leadership, guide design decisions, and mentor engineers.
• Coordinate activities to ensure timely delivery of software modules and subsystems.
• Perform unit, subsystem, and integration testing and promote best practices.

Skills

C++

Python

Win32

MFC

Visual Studio

TCP/IP

UDP

Build systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Visual Studio

CMake

Ninja

Batch scripting

Job description

The Senior Software Engineer is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of 3 days a week in the Andover MA office.

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for the architecture, design, development, and testing of product software. This role drives improvements to development processes to enhance efficiency, software quality, and overall product cost.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of engineers and test professionals to deliver high-quality software across all phases of development, including design, implementation, integration, testing, and support
• Design and develop software architectures, translate technical specifications into robust solutions, and deliver well-tested, maintainable code
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software defects independently
• Provide technical leadership, including defining requirements, guiding design decisions, and mentoring team members
• Coordinate engineering activities and drive timely delivery of software modules and subsystems by establishing clear goals and expectations
• Perform and guide unit, subsystem, and integration testing to ensure software quality and reliability, while promoting best testing practices across the team
• Support system-level activities by partnering with clinical, quality, service, and test engineers to reproduce issues, execute tests, and document findings in defect tracking systems
• Contribute to program planning, strategic initiatives, and continuous process improvements across the organization
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers through technical coaching, code reviews, and feedback
• Ensure compliance with internal standard operating procedures and applicable FDA and industry regulations
• Maintain and improve software development processes, tools, and configuration management practices Your Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering preferred

Required Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in software design, analysis, and troubleshooting in an engineering environment, or 3 to 6 years with a Master’s degree
• Proven experience providing technical leadership within a complex software development environment
• Strong background in Windows application development, including Win32 and MFC
• Experience with Windows batch scripting
• Demonstrated curiosity and ability to explore Windows internals to diagnose and resolve complex system behaviors
• Proficiency in C++ and Python
• Experience debugging applications using Visual Studio
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP and UDP networking
• Ability to elicit, document, analyze, review, and trace software requirements Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in medical device development or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with Windows security and system features such as UWF, Secure Boot, and BitLocker
• Experience with C#
• Experience with build systems such as CMake and Ninja
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and secure software development principles